The average train between Hanover and Edinburgh takes 21h 35m and the fastest train takes 13h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Hanover to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Hanover and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 2:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Hanover is at 9:31 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 6:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 21h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Hanover station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 35m.
Hanover to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Hanover to Edinburgh train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Hanover to Edinburgh train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Hanover and Edinburgh is 929.3 km. The road distance is 1,514 km.
You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Edinburgh Waverley via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 12h 42m.